Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Drey is a young neutered male Doberman who turned 2 on August 15, 2024. Drey is a handsome black/rust boy with cropped ears and a docked tail.
Drey is a lover of life and if he had his way he'd want to sniff his way all around, frolicking and exploring new areas as well as familiar ones; meeting lots of people along the way and all at the same time having a supportive family by his side giving him lots of love, affection, and support. He does very well in the car. Drey takes multiple walks a day, mostly working on loose leash walking, but also for pure fun...and lots of sniffing!
Drey finds human companionship and human contact comforting. Training has been a fun way to engage Drey and also tire him out. Cues he's been working on include "come", "(lay) down", "wait/release", "stay", "paws up", "touch", "leave it", and "look at me". In addition to learning "place", he's also learning many calming exercises. Drey will do best in a home that enjoys the fun and rewards of training.
Drey is not great with other dogs. Adopters looking for a playmate companion for their family dog may be considered on a case by case basis, provided that the other dog matches his overall size, energy, and play style. Because Drey is squirrel reactive, it is unlikely he would do well with a family cat. Due to his current young-dog mannerisms, an adult only household or a household with children 16 or older is recommended. Households with children 12 or older and with Doberman experience may be considered on a case by case basis.
Adopters will be required to have familiarity with crating a dog (or be willing to learn). In Drey's former home he slept in the crate at night and his foster home has continued with that sleeping habit. Mostly as a way to reinforce a feeling of safety and calm for when he is left during the day. When Drey first came to our home as a foster dog he was anxious when left alone. This may have been a result of being surrendered by the only family he has known. Following a certain protocol he currently can be left alone for a few hours. Adopters will need to be willing to working with Drey to meet his needs, especially during transition and it is expected some anxiety will be reoccurring.
Adoptive homes must have a fenced yard as Drey's a dog that needs to stretch his legs and play. Home and back yard play is not sufficient for Drey. Because he is a young active dog, adopters must be willing to provide multiple enrichment sessions a day whether it be walking, training, or outings that are at the right pace yet not too overwhelming.
Drey was given up by his former home because he was too much for them. Drey is such an incredible dog and he deserves a home that meets his needs. In his foster home Drey is receiving 2 out and about adventures per day to provide mental stimulation, exercise, training (his new walking cues are "stop" and "turn!") and socialization. Starting with low stimulus (and squirrel free!) areas such as parking lots and parks without other people or dogs Drey has progressed to adventures at Tractor Supply, Co. Lowe's, watching kids play at a splash park, and even a baseball game! Adopters having young Doberman experience is helpful, but not mandatory. He is currently being fostered in Virginia.
DAR&E adopts to MD, VA, DC, DE, eastern parts of WV and southern parts of PA. Please check with other Doberman rescues in areas not listed.
